[Expert Solution]: male diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder

male diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. He is prescribed Sertraline 50 mg PO daily. James has been on Sertraline for 4 weeks to manage symptoms of low mood, fatigue, and loss of interest in daily activities. During his follow-up visit, he expresses confusion about how the medication works and whether it will “change his brain permanently.” He admits feeling skeptical about continuing the medication, stating, “I don’t even know what these chemicals are doing in my brain.”